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(PLTM) - Representing the BVI at the inaugural PanAm Junior Games in Cali, Colombia, Zara Brown finished 4th with a non-advancing time of 11.87 in her heat of the 100m semifinals yesterday, November 30.
Speaking after the event, the 19-year old sprinter said, “I feel okay about the race. As a season opener, it gives me a chance to see where I am and what I have to work on going forward - both for indoor and outdoor. It’s been a good experience for me and I can’t wait to be back!”
According to the BVI Olympic Committee, BVI Coach Ralston Henry noted that this was Zara’s first race after being laid off for so long and a good race for opening the Season early. “I am looking forward to a lot more to come later in the Season and ahead of the Commonwealth Games,” he said.
8 competitors will race in the women’s 100m finals on December 1.
100m sprinter Jaleel Croal, Thad Lettsome, sailing the ILCA7 (Laser) in the men's one person dinghy event, and the 3 x 3 Basketball team comprising D’Andre Mitcham, Stephano Paul, Michael Richardson, and Shakeem Tyson will all compete on December 2.
Following the competitions of the day, the BVI Olympic Committee will host a virtual live chat with the BVI delegation in Colombia at 8:00pm on Thursday, December 2 and which will be streamed on the BVIOC Facebook page when all fans and supporters can tune in and post their questions to the athletes and coaches.
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